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Newsletter of the Parkes Antique Motor Club Inc PO Box 476 PARKES NSW 2870

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AT REST

Bernie Crowley, Patron of Parkes Antique Motor Club until 3 years ago, passed away on 7th September,

aged 89 years. Until a few years ago, Bernie was

an active participant in Club activities, driving his MG Magnette

and later a Mercedes. Bernie was skilled at any venture he

undertook, and timber model examples of his craftsmanship are

prized exhibits on display in the Parkes Motor Museum.

The Club's condolences have been expressed to his widow Delia, and

the family.

IN THIS ISSUE

SEPTEMBER MINUTES; PAST RUNS:

Supercheap Display; Narromine Air Museum, Busking Championships, Bike

Rally, Forbes Motor Show COMING EVENTS:

Kids Day Out; Swap Meet; CHMC Meeting: CHMC Registration Info

Session. THE END (of the Club year) IS NIGH:

MOTORING LIBRARY

ADVERTISEMENTS:

WHAT'S ON

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CLUB DIRECTORY 2017 PATRON Cr Barbara Newton

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

President

Barrie Mann 04 2862 6669 Tony Horsington

04 1229 9331 Trevor Reece

6852 1260

Vice President Alan Payne

6862 1975 Peter McQuie

6862 2930 Eric Woods

6862 6608

Secretary

Barry Garment 0408 025 712 Rex Veal

6862 1478 Rex Veal

6862 1478

Treasurer

Phil Dixon

04 1988 8695

Plates / Dating

Peter McQuie

6862 2930

INSPECTION OFFICERS

MOVEMENT PERMITS

Editor

Barry Garment

6862 2880

Bruce Danson 04 5854 1133 Peter McQuie 6862 2930

Assistant Secretary Joanne Chatman

6862 4080

Vince Roberts 6852 2938

Vince Roberts 6852 2938 Assistant Treasurer Joyce Mann

04 2862 6669

Rex Veal

6862 1478

Barry Garment 0408 025 712 Custodian

Frances Thornton 6862 5183

EVENTS COMMITTEE

SWAP MEET COMMITTEE

Attendance Registrar

Margaret Gould

6862 1907

Bruce Danson 04 5854 1133 Phil Dixon

04 1988 8695 Publicity

Joanne Chatman 6862 4080

Col Hawke

6862 1278

Alan Curteis

6862 5848

Library/Historian Bruce Chatman

6862 4080

Joyce Mann

04 2862 6669 Tony Horsington 04 1229 9331 Public Officer

Alan Payne

6862 1975

Barry Garment 6862 2880

Auditor

Kevin Penson

6364 5202

MUSEUM COMMITTEE

HPC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

MOTORCYCLE RALLY

Alan Payne

6862 1975

Delegates Alan Payne

6862 1975

COMMITTEE

Barry Garment

6862 2880

Barry Garment

6862 2880 Bruce Danson 04 5854 1133 Ian Guymer

Alternate

Rowley Pengilly 6862 1080 Tony Horsington 04 1229 9331 Rex Veal

6862 1478

Delegates Rex Veal

6862 1478

Rowley Pengilly

6862 1080

Hedley Nicholson

6862 3656

LIFE MEMBERS

Alan Payne

John Smith Bob Steel Anne Steel

Peter McIntyre

Peter McQuie

Rex Veal

CLUB MEETINGS 2nd Tuesday each month

Henry Parkes Centre Parkes or Services Club, Forbes

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PARKES ANTIQUE MOTOR CLUB INC MINUTES OF MEETING AT SERVICES CLUB FORBES

ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12th 2017

Meeting commenced

8.00pm Chairman

Barrie Mann

Also Present

17

members as per attendance book

Apologies Bob and Anne Steel, Bruce Danson, Tony Horsington, Margie Gould, Rowley Pengilly, Vince Roberts.

Visitor

David

Lismore

MOVED Joyce Mann, Alan Payne That the apologies be received

CARRIED

MOVED. Bruce Chatman, Hedley Nicholson That the minutes of Club meeting held 8th August 2017, and

circulated to all members be accepted as a true record.

CARRIED

RESPECT President Barrie advised that former Patron Bernie Crowley had passed away

A short silence was observed The funeral will be at the Roman Catholic Church a Trundle on Wednesday 13th commencing 11.00am.

Club members are invited to attend in uniform and with vehicles, leaving from the Condobolin Road Truck stop at 9.45am.

Correspondence Out

AMMA Newcastle Veteran Club National Trust Parkes Shire Council

Request for a better return for Membership Fee Response to 2018 Rally proposal Sponsorship for 2018 Autumn Tour Museum repairs and cleaning

Correspondence In

Other Clubs Parkes Shire Council Parkes Shire Council

24 Magazines August HPC Attendances Museum Repairs

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MOVED Bill Barber, Fred Thornton endorsed.

That inwards correspondence be received and outwards CARRIED

TREASURER'S REPORT

MOVED Phil Dixon, Trevor Reece That the Treasurer's report be adopted

CARRIED

Club Events Past Aug 18-20

Illabo Speedway Weekend run to Junee. Hedley reported that although it was cold and sometimes damp, it was a good drive to some interesting attractions.

Aug 29-30

Parkes Show. The Holden display to commemorate 100 years and closure comprised a representative of almost all models of large Holdens from 48/215 to WB. It attracted favourable attention and the two car Clubs carried off the award for the most attractive Commercial Exhibit.

Sept 9

Supercheap opening PARKES. 7 vehicles fitted into a space allocated for 6 and drew positive comments from patrons to the opening.

Sept 11

ELVIS 2018 Launch. Alan Payne's Galaxie was used for a coming feature on Channel 7's Sydney Weekender.

Club Events Proposed

Sept 17

Club Run NARROMINE Proposed to leave from HPC at 9.30am; morning tea in Peak Hill; Lunch at Narromine Aero Club and visit to Narromine Aero Museum. Iris Farm not ready as yet.

Sep 23

Busking Championships PEAK HILL Depart HPC at 9.30am to arrive at Peak Hill RSL at 10,00am. Lunch at RSL at own cost.

Sep 30-2 Oct

PAMC Bike Rally Alan Curteis reported that most of the arrangements have been locked in and that the flow of entries has been positive.

Oct 1

Motor Show FORBES

Oct 6

Kids day out HPC Note the change of date from that previously advised.

Oct 14

The day will run from 11.00am until 3.00pm

PAMC Swap A working bee on Friday 13th to erect fencing, mark out and place signs. Arrangements will be made for a "Club Site" with members to man on a roster basis. Finer details next Club meeting.

Nov 12

Club Run NEVILLE Eidolia Gardens at Millthorpe are not opening this year, so run will be to Neville only. More details next meeting

MOVED Bill Barber, Hedley Nicholson That the above be approved as Club Runs

CARRIED

GENERAL BUSINESS Museum Reshuffle Saturday 16th commencing 9.00am.

Christmas Party Events Committee to present a recommendation to next meeting

MEETING CLOSED AT

8.50pm

RAFFLE Donated by Trevor Reece

Won By Alan Curteis Next Donor Kevin Ross

NEXT MEETING

Tues October 10th

At HPC PARKES

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PAST EVENTS

SATURDAY 9th SEPTEMBER

SUPERCHEAP DISPLAY

We only had space for 6, but we managed to squeeze 7 in!

As it happened we had five Fords and only two examples of fine British technology. I suppose it goes to show that some makes of vehicle are more in need of Supercheap parts than others! The shoppers at Supercheap showed a lot of interest in the vehicles so this can be regarded as a very worthwhile exercise and Supercheap has given the Club a Trade Discount membership! See Bruce Danson for details of when and how this concession can be accessed.

SUNDAY 17th SEPTEMBER NARROMINE The Iris Farm wasn't going to be ready until at least the October Long Weekend so we decided to give it a miss and go straight to Narromine Air Museum with a short stop at the Peak Hill Lolly Shop. 8 cars left Parkes at 9,30am, and because of the "short" stop in Peak Hill, arrived at Narromine Aero Club at 12 noon for lunch.

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After lunch we discovered the significant heritage impact that Narromine has in Australian Aviation, and it is being well cared for and promoted within the Air Museum, which had a major and impressive upgrade in 2016.

Narromine is now Australia's oldest regional Aero Club. In 1920, locals gathered in thousands to see the Vickers Vimy bomber, winner of the England ? Australia air race, touch down. In the barnstorming 20's and 30's, Narromine hosted famous visitors such as Kingsford Smith, Charles Ulm, Sir Alan Cobham, Arthur Butler, Jean Batten, and Sir Francis Chichester. It hosted the Mosquito bomber men of the RAF top secret 618 Squadron, and the RAAF 93 Squadron of Beaufighters.

Pride of place is the replica Wright Flyer,

together with some of the forms made (from copies of the original plans) in reconstructing the craft.

Above is a restored Corben Super Ace, a homebuilt sports plane of 1938.

There's also an impressive display of photographs and history relating to aviation in

Narromine. Left is a commemoration of the Qantas Lounge. In the past, when airliners from overseas were delayed entry to Sydney, they landed at Narromine, rather than risk running out of fuel flying circuits waiting to get into Mascot. So Narromine had a Qantas Lounge! Connie the Super Constellation frequently

visits Narromine. A worthwhile visit!

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SATURDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER

REGIONAL BUSKING CHAMPIONSHIPS

PEAK HILL

Only 3 cars ventured into this event, probably because others were either: exhausted from recent outings, or:

unsure of what may lie in store.

The area of the "region" was not obvious, but there were some buskers who were known as local to Parkes Shire, and others. A wide range of talent from those who may well have been entering their first competition to more seasoned performers. There were some very young talents (possibly still Primary School age) who bravely entered the public arena and gave it their best shot. All appeared to be encouraged by the presence of a (small) audience.

I reckon it turned out to be a relaxing and enjoyable day, and hopefully encouraging to the contestants.

SUNDAY 1st OCTOBER

FORBES MOTOR SHOW

A great recovery from last year, when floodwaters caused the show to be cancelled. An excellent range of vehicles ranging from 1902 to the present, and fresh from the shed to specialized high quality custom.

1914 Overland 30cwt truck

Count the plug leads on this Mini to see why the seat is set back!

The owner of this post vintage Chrysler Plymouth had been trying to find out why there was a push pull switch on the back. In NSW, until the early 1950's when rear reflectors became compulsory, tail lights had to be turned on when the vehicle was parked on the road at night. Because most vehicles had 6v systems and parking lights on the same circuit as the tail light, the latter was often independently switched with an aftermarket switch located on or near the tail light, primarily to conserve battery life.

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Vanguard Spacemaster with all the 1950's holiday gear. EH S4. Only 10 of the 120 built are known to survive. But whichever way you looked at us, we looked pretty good!

30th SEPT ? 2nd OCT PARKES BIKE RALLY It looked like every man and his dog was going to be there

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And with no bonnets to lift, people did the next best thing

Attendance was up a bit on last year, with the usual variety of machines entered.

Feedback from entrants has been very positive, and congratulations must go to Bruce and his band of helpers for a

job well done.

PRIZEWINNERS

Category

Winner

Runner up

Veteran (pre 1919)

Bob Steel

Vintage (1919 to 1930)

Malcolm Clark

Eric Bourn

Post Vintage (1931 to 1950)

John Rispin

Susan Mill

Fifties Bike

Geoff Bland

Patrick Graham

Sixties Bike

Bob Morton

Wayne Adams

Seventies Bike

Michael Archer

Len Roberts

Eighties Bike (1980 to 1987)

Howard Camm

Gordon Cook

Modern Bike (1988 on)

Paul McClintock

John Dickson

Outfit

Don Liddle

Scott Mill

Military (Solo or Outfit)

Jim Carmody

Bike of the Rally

Malcolm Clark

NEXT EVENTS

FRIDAY 6th OCTOBER

KIDS DAY OUT HPC

This is Parkes Visitor Centre's (now) regular open day for children to give them something a bit extra to do during

the school holidays.

The "day out" starts at 11.00am and runs until 3.00pm. There'll be face painting, Jumping Castle, the Snake Man,

and many other things, including US!

All we need to do is to have a few cars for them to look at, be on hand to talk about our cars, and if you don't have a

car for them to talk about, tell them about some of the exhibits in the Museum.

Members will be able to take the children for a short ride in their car, should they so desire. Information Centre staff

will be warning parents that most of our vehicles don't have seat belts (or child restraints for the littlies), and will be

collecting a small donation (to defray out of pocket expenses) from those who wish to ride.

Best to assemble at HPC from 10.30am. Those who are happy to provide rides should park on the bitumen car park

and those who prefer to just talk about their vehicles should park on the grass in an area to be defined.

The Club will provide a sausage sizzle lunch for members attending.

For those who are concerned about where our future members may come from, this is a good starting point!

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